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Authentic Greek Moussaka – Step by step tutorial

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Authentic Greek eggplant moussaka

If you think that this is another ordinary moussaka recipe, you are so tragically wrong. This is the real thing. Layers of thinly sliced potato, meltingly soft eggplant, cinnamon-spiced ground lamb meat and a luscious, creamy, light, gluten-free (kind of) béchamel. This is what we call moussaka in Greece. Once you taste it, you come back for more and you never ever forget its name. It is an extremely famous Greek recipe and I am going to show you all my secrets and tips for the ultimate traditional Greek moussaka. The one that those cute old ladies (yiayia = grandma in Greece) serve to the drooling over the table family on Sunday dinners. Exactly that!

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Braised Greek Green Beans #mediterraneanfood #mediterraneanrecipe

Greek Braised Green Beans

Tender, bright Mediterranean braised green beans bursting with summery flavors. Either picked fresh from the market or frozen, this dish is going to be packed with flavor and 100% healthy and totally vegan. It is called “fasolakia ladera” and it’s another traditional Greek recipe for those who want to enjoy the benefits of the authentic…

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Crustless zucchini pie

CRUSTLESS ZUCCHINI PIE

Is it a pie? Yes, it is. Is it a frittata? Yes, it is. Is it delicious? Hell yeah! The most treasured summer pie in my home is this crustless zucchini pie called “Sfouggato”. Its tangy-savory-sweet-salty flavor will tickle your taste buds and I am pretty sure you are going to make it over and…

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Greek Whole Wheat Pita Bread

GREEK WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD

“What? Another Greek pita bread recipe? One of the zillions floating around the web? No thanks!” Before you walk away, THINK for a second. This is a food blog specializing in traditional Greek food. In Greece, we take pita bread very seriously and, believe me, I am not going to share another boring, bland pita…

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Whipped feta with asparagus eggs

WHIPPED FETA WITH ASPARAGUS EGGS

Greek whipped feta with asparagus and eggs. Visualize a luscious, extra creamy bed of whipped feta combined with the freshness from veggies-herbs along with the tenderness and sweetness of asparagus. Perfect, isn’t it? Not quite yet. Serve it with eggs and you’ll get extra protein for a complete, nutritional meal. Not done, guys! How about…

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Greek Artichoke Stew

GREEK ARTICHOKE STEW

Artichokes! Either you love them or hate them. I get it. Even if their flavor isn’t appealing to you and they seem quite intimidating and exotic ingredient, give them a chance and make this Greek artichoke stew. A very light and lemony dish with succulent, creamy sauce, topped with dill and served with crispy, homemade…

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Greek Traditional Cookies

Greek Traditional Cookies (Koulourakia)

This Greek traditional cookies recipe carries the secret for light, fluffy and crunchy cookies. Challenge the most experienced baker (even professionals) to guess the ingredient that provides those cookies with their unique texture and flavor as you have never tasted before.